So, never be afraid. Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion, against injustice and lying and greed. If you, not just you in this room tonight, but in all the thousands of other rooms like this one about the world today and tomorrow and next week, will do this, not as a class or classes, but as individuals, men and women, you will change the earth.
Within A Wink And A Whisper
Within a wink and a whisper
She was crying, plucking dandelions
And every time I blink I miss her
Her eyes shined as vibrant as diamonds
I have virtues so I would never hurt you
Sunset caresses
Only the few ever uncover the truth
And a presence that leaves me breathless
Others may perpetuate
Self deprecate and hate
I just want to trace
My fingers across your face
Whirlwinds when your world spins
Earthquakes
When you wake
Dark moods
Bring monsoons
Your anger is the flicker to every flame
But trust me when I say
The look in my eyes can calm your storm
Levee every fjord
I couldn’t bare to see your skies go awry
We could share your azure
Or least try
To reconnect fault lines
I swear it was like sheer sunshine when I kissed her
Within a wink and a whisper
Scumbag college
-Warsan Shire (whose words are often absolutely fucking magnificent.) (Taken with Instagram)
The Greatest Speech Ever Made
….it really is one of the best
“Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical, our cleverness hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.”
(via samsaranmusing)
Source: brainsoulconscious
